In April, crews hired by the state started reconstruction on U.S. 127 from Parnall to Henry roads. Work is currently taking place in the northbound lanes. The detour route keeps drivers on the highway with one-lane temporary median crossovers that could be a little tricky if maneuvering for the first time. Detour routes will change throughout the summer as the project continues in phases. The video first takes drivers through the U.S. 127 north detour and then backtracks the construction driving south on U.S. 127.

The $20 million project also includes reconstructing the ramps at Parnall Road and the M-50 interchange. The northbound Parnall Road ramp is set to close next month.

The three-phase project should be complete by November.

How will traffic be affected?

Spring: The outside shoulders are being upgraded along U.S. 127, with temporary median crossovers installed. One lane will be open in each direction.

Summer: Northbound U.S. 127 will be closed. One lane will be open in each direction on the southbound side of U.S. 127 using the median crossovers. The northbound Parnall Road ramps will be closed and detoured using the Springport Road exit (Exit 44) and Shirley Drive. The northbound U.S. 127 ramp to M-50 (Exit 46) will remain open during construction with one lane open.

Fall: Southbound U.S. 127 will be closed. One lane will be open in each direction on the northbound side of U.S. 127 using the median crossovers. The southbound Parnall Road ramps will be closed and detoured using the Springport Road exit (Exit 44) and Shirley Drive, while the M-50 ramp to southbound U.S. 127 will be closed and detoured using Rives Junction and Parnall roads.